10 -year -old son Emily Simpson, Luke, was diagnosed with an eating disorder

Emily Simpson opens for her son’s eating disorder for the first time.

During the chapter on Thursday, July 10, of Orange County Real House LadiesEmily, 49, revealed that her 10 -year -old son, Luke, had recently been diagnosed with a restrictive food intake disorder (armid).

“Luke has always been a picky eater, but has reached the point over the past year where he doesn’t eat at all,” Emily shared in a confessional interview while holding back tears. “He doesn’t eat anything but he hungry. I’m worried that he doesn’t get the nutrition he needs. I’m worried that he’s the strange child at school who doesn’t eat, and everyone is going to make fun of his head. I want my child to be happy. That’s it.”

According to the Mayo clinicArmid is more common in children and young people. Treatment plans may include seeking care from a clinician, psychotherapist and dietician who can all help a patient establish strategies for healthy eating patterns in addressing the fundamental or issues (if any) that can contribute to the disorder.

“The nutritionist explained to me who doesn’t understand that he felt hungry,” Emily explained to her husband Shane Simpson. “Food in general is disgusting.….

Later in the episode, Emily – who is also the mother of Annabelle’s daughter, 12, and her son Keller, 10 – opened for her son’s health with Costar and a close friend Gina Kirschensh.

According to the Brunette is legal A podcast host may have an autism Luke and claim that the eating disorder is very common among those living with the neurodevelopmental disorder.

“He has to go to an expert and do intensive tests,” he explained. “Basically what we learn from that is where it lies. I felt like the worst mother because all these things. Sound worries it, smells it bothering, textures bothering it. Did I just ignore them?”

Gina – her daughter Sienna had previously been diagnosed with a sensory processing disorder – that she also felt guilty when she learned about her child’s battles.

At the same time, he expressed full confidence that Emily will be able to go through this uncertain time.

“My heart is just breaking for my friend because I know she’s the most amazing mother,” Gina said in her confessional interview. “But I know she feels guilty, and it’s hard to watch a friend struggle.”

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